Highway Maintenance Worker 2 | Electric City

State of Washington•Grant County – Other, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking two skilled and motivated Highway Maintenance Workers to join their team in Electric City, WA. This role involves hands-on work, operating heavy equipment, and making a visible difference in the community. As a journey-level member of the regional maintenance team, the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 will help keep Washington's highways safe, reliable, and open by performing a variety of highway and roadway maintenance activities. Working under the direction of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3, the individual will operate a wide range of maintenance equipment and tools to inspect, maintain, and repair highways and highway infrastructure. This role contributes to routine roadway maintenance and emergency response efforts, ensuring transportation systems remain safe and functional in all conditions. The position also offers opportunities to demonstrate leadership by guiding maintenance crews in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3.

Requirements

Ability to apply knowledge and skills in highway and maintenance operations, including traffic control, vehicle operation, snow and ice ops, and equipment handling, ensuring safe and effective completion of tasks.
Effectively communicate with diverse audiences, both orally and in writing, to provide clear information and support collaboration.
Provide responsive, courteous, and professional service to internal and external customers, resolving issues and maintaining positive relationships.
Manage workload independently, efficiently prioritizing multiple assignments to meet deadlines and operational needs.
Proficiently use Windows-based computers and software to complete documentation, reporting, and operational tasks accurately and efficiently.
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Takes action to meet the needs of others.
Class B CDL with N endorsement without restrictions.
Must obtain Class A CDL (without restrictions) with endorsement N and without air brake restriction within 12 months of hiring.
Possession of a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card with experience performing traffic control per MUTCD including planning, setting signs and cones or barrels, and flagging; or obtained within six months of employment.
Obtain and maintain valid First Aid/CPR Certification within six months of employment.
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and perform emergency callouts/stand-by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Ability to transport, move, and manipulate various types of equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
Ability to respond to assigned duty station with 45 minutes of an afterhours callout.
Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain and work elevated heights, above 25 feet over land or water.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to follow established safety policies, procedures, and practices while performing maintenance activities.
Ability to identify hazards, use appropriate safety precautions, and consistently contribute to a safe work environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize daily assignments, manage competing priorities, and complete tasks efficiently while meeting operational needs and deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to apply basic knowledge and skills acquired through education, training, or hands-on experience to successfully perform assigned duties and support highway maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day highway maintenance operations.
Asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair.
Remove deceased animals and debris from roadways.
Track, document, and report daily work activities.
Account for inventory and inventories highway section.
Perform snow and ice control; load trucks from stockpiles or pits; Haul materials such as sand, gravel and other items.
Maintain stockpile sites.
Design and set up traffic control for all operations; as well as full road or bridge closures.
Perform traffic control.